Army Brats
Army Brats (Dutch: Schatjes!) is a 1984 Dutch comedy film directed by Ruud van Hemert. The film is a dark family comedy, guerrilla warfare between disturbed parents (Peter Faber and Geert de Jong) and their disruptive children leads to chaos and mayhem.[1][2] The film drew 1.5 million visitors (some 10% of the Dutch population), making it one of the most successful Dutch films ever.[3] The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 57th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[4]
| Army Brats | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ruud van Hemert |
| Written by | Thys Ockersen Ruud van Hemert |
| Produced by | Haig Balian Chris Brouwer |
| Starring | Peter Faber Geert de Jong Akkemay Elderenbos Erik Koningsberger |
| Cinematography | Theo van de Sande |
| Edited by | Ton de Graaff |
| Music by | Ruud van Hemert |
Production company | Meteor Film Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
Cast
- Peter Faber as John Gisberts
- Geert de Jong as Danny Gisberts
- Akkemay Elderenbos as Madelon Gisberts
- Frank Schaafsma as Thijs Gisberts
- Pepijn Somer as Jan–Julius Gisberts
- Olivier Somer as Valentijn Gisberts
- Rijk de Gooijer as Pete Stewart
- Erik Koningsberger as Dennis
- Arie van Riet as John Wyatt
See also
References
- Koolhaas, Marnix (5 July 2012). "Bij de dood van Ruud van Hemert Baanbrekend VPRO-regisseur met Wim T. Schippers" (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- "Schatjes". TVGids.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- Graaf, Belinda van de (6 July 2012). "'Bruut van Hemert' stelde hoge eisen aan zijn acteurs". TROUW (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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